Homemade Caramel Banana Ice Cream (No ICe Cream Maker)
Homemade Caramel Banana Ice Cream (without Ice Cream Maker)
Make summer more nutritious and fun with homemade treats such as this homemade caramel banana ice cream served with more caramel drizzled all over. Bananas are naturally sweet so the only sugar you add is in the caramel.
Homemade Caramel Banana Ice Cream (No Ice Cream Maker)
I hope you are enjoying some good warm weather where ever you are. We certainly are having a really warm summer. Wont’t be long before it starts getting baking hot here.
Of course summer to my kids means lots of smoothies, milkshakes, popsicle and ice creams. If you know me then obviously most of this is homemade – well, at least 90% of the times. Check out my amazing collection of summer drinks, smoothies and milkshakes
Why not – right? Homemade is always better! Look at this homemade caramel dripping over my homemade caramel banana ice cream.
That’s summer in a bowl — right there! To make it even more fun my kids get to choose two flavors every time. Yes, my ice cream recipes are so easy you will be making them very often too.
Last we had Dulce de leche ice cream pops and homemade chocolate ice cream, then we had this caramel banana and some mango popsicle. Both get to choose one flavor each so next Aadi wants blueberry and Rhea wants her caramel again. It kinda makes it more fun for us all.
Homemade Caramel Banana Ice Cream (No Ice Cream Maker)
Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes
- Vanilla Pastry Cream – I have the recipe for classic vanilla pastry cream as well as eggless vanilla pastry cream. I love using the classic recipe because it’s more rich and produces a really smooth; soft ice cream.
Having said that I do not want to feed the family rich glorious ice cream every week/day. You know..!! So I often choose to use the eggless vanilla pastry cream. - Whipped cream – This of course will make the ice cream more rich and creamy.
- Banana – I used the regular ripe firm bananas today. The season is almost getting over here. You can use ripe soft bananas. These have the maximum flavor and taste but while the soft texture isn’t so pleasant to eat they do make an excellent ice cream.
- Caramel – I used homemade caramel – it really takes 5 minutes to make and I have the step by step recipe for you. For a variation try Butterscotch Sauce.. you will love it. Having said that… go ahead and use store bought caramel! It does taste absolutely amazing.
Homemade Caramel Banana Ice Cream (No Ice Cream Maker)
No Ice Cream Maker Needed
My husband has been promising me an ice cream maker for ages. Honestly, we keep buying everything else except the ice cream maker. When I ask him he says – what’s wrong with the ice cream we eat? You make it perfect without an ice cream maker! I’m just about given up. So,
- I whip the cream separately, then fold the rest of the mixture into the whipped cream. This makes the end result more soft and creamy in texture. Hope that makes sense but that’s the first secret to making this ice cream.
- The second secret – I use really thick Tupperware. The thicker the rubber the less icy the ice cream.
Another great thing to use is ice cream storage tubs. When you buy store bought ice cream it comes in these ice cream paper tubs. Those are also good. They do keep the ice cream less icy. So next time you finish a store bought ice cream wash the container and save it to store homemade ice cream. - The third secret – which is weird and yet it works. You have to just believe me on this one. Wrap the ice cream container in plastic wrap. A zip lock works best for this. I saw this tip some where online sometime back and have been using it since last year. I really think it helps. Just place the ice cream container in a zip lock bag before you place it in the fridge.
Homemade Caramel Banana Ice Cream (No Ice Cream Maker)
Recipe – Homemade Caramel Banana Ice Cream
Tools
Ingredients
- Vanilla Pastry Cream – 2 cups (recipe below)
- Bananas – 8 large – 2 cups mashed
- Whipped Cream – 2 cups (500 ml)
- Caramel – 1 cup (250 ml)
Method
Prepare your choice of Vanilla Pastry Cream
- Prepare one batch of vanilla pastry cream
- You can find the recipe and step by step here – Classic French Vanilla Pastry Cream or Eggless Vanilla Pastry Cream
- Cool completely
Whip the cream
- Pour the whipping cream in a mixer bowl with whisk attachment
- Whip to stiff peaks.
Blend Banana
- Mash bananas only when you have prepare the vanilla pastry cream and whipped the cream or the bananas will discolor
- Use a fork or a blender to mash the bananas. I usually use a blender so I get a smooth ice cream texture
Combine and fold.
- Add the banana to the vanilla pastry cream
- Use a whisk and combine vigorously.
- Next use a spatula to fold the whipped cream into the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream tub or Tupperware.
- Drizzle 1/2 cup caramel all over the mixture.
- Use a knife to swirl the caramel making sure not to over mix. You want to maintain the original color and leave the caramel is streaks.
Freeze and Serve
- Place the container in a zip lock back (read tips above ) and freeze for 3 hours or over night.
- When ready to use – let thaw out for 5 to 7 mins or until it can be scooped with a ice cream scooped.
- Serve drizzled with more caramel sauce
- You can also serve it with extra slices of banana.
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Homemade Caramel Banana Ice Cream (No Ice Cream Maker)
Recipe Card – Homemade Caramel Banana Ice Cream
Homemade Caramel Banana Ice Cream (No Ice Cream Maker)
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Yield 10 servings
Make summer more nutritious and fun with homemade treats such as this homemade caramel banana ice cream served with more caramel drizzled all over. Bananas are naturally sweet so the only sugar you add is in the caramel.
Ingredients
- Vanilla Pastry Cream - 2 cups (recipe below)
- Bananas - 8 large - 2 cups mashed
- Whipped Cream - 2 cups (500 ml)
- Caramel - 1 cup (250 ml)
Instructions
Prepare your choice of Vanilla Pastry Cream
- Prepare one batch of vanilla pastry cream
- You can find the recipe and step by step here - Classic French Vanilla Pastry Cream or Eggless Vanilla Pastry Cream
- Cool completely
Whip the cream
- Pour the whipping cream in a mixer bowl with whisk attachment
- Whip to stiff peaks.
Blend Banana
- Mash bananas only when you have prepare the vanilla pastry cream and whipped the cream or the bananas will discolor
- Use a fork or a blender to mash the bananas. I usually use a blender so I get a smooth ice cream texture
Combine and fold.
- Add the banana to the vanilla pastry cream
- Use a whisk and combine vigorously.
- Next use a spatula to fold the whipped cream into the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream tub or Tupperware.
- Drizzle 1/2 cup caramel all over the mixture.
- Use a knife to swirl the caramel making sure not to over mix. You want to maintain the original color and leave the caramel is streaks.
Freeze and Serve
- Place the container in a zip lock back (read tips above ) and freeze for 3 hours or over night.
- When ready to use - let thaw out for 5 to 7 mins or until it can be scooped with a ice cream scooped.
- Serve drizzled with more caramel sauce
- You can also serve it with extra slices of banana
Courses Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 10
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 240 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 5 g | 8% | |
Saturated Fat 25 g | 125% | |
Cholesterol 10 mg | 3% | |
Sodium 100 mg | 4% | |
Total Carbohydrates 49 g | 16% | |
Dietary Fiber 5 g | 20% | |
Sugars 34 g | ||
Protein 39 g | 78% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
A hot summer day.. creamy caramel banana ice cream… can’t ask for more – can you?
Homemade Caramel Banana Ice Cream (No Ice Cream Maker)
I love the tip about storing the ice cream tip inside of a zip lock bag! My ice cream tub works really well, but not 100%. I’ll have to give that a try!
Thanks Mackenzie – hope it helps
This looks fantastic! My Mom absolutely loves bananas, this is a recipe I can totally envision her taking a try making.
Thanks Val- I’m sure she will love it.
What a great dessert for summer. It is similar to bananas foster but cold. Looks delicious!
Thank you Linda !
That’s a great idea. Similar to a banana foster but cold. Great dessert for summer!
Thanks Linda. yeah a banana foster sure is similar.
Thanks for the tips about keeping the ice cream from geting icy! I hadn’t heard some of those and will definitely be trying them out! Caramel and bananas are heavenly!
Thank you Amy. Yeah some sounds weird I know
Veena, this is such a sinful treat!..love how nicely you have written your recipe as well..I have made banana soft server before as this as such!..such a great idea..
Thank you Srivalli.
OMG, the ice-cream looks so yummmm and that caramel drizzle is simply awesome! I looove making ice-cream/popsicle in summers and can literally live of them, so would be trying this soon 🙂
Thank you Molly. Yeah we’ve been making whole lot of ice creams and drinks recently
Looks delicious!! I will have to try it this way next time. My Hubby would love it as well… his favorite topping is caramel! yum 🙂
Thank you Soniya.
I make homemade ice cream nowadays. Caramel and banana goes hand in hand. Your recipe sounds easy I will give it a try. I have tried cashew caramel once my hubby liked it,This I will make it for my kids.
Thank you Swathi. Cashew sounds amazing too!
Veena, you always do such a good job explaining the steps of the recipe and offering suggestions. This looks lovely, to boot! I’ve been making some home made ice creams lately and my husband loves them!
Thank you so much Noel. yeah I know what you mean with summer around we all are making homemade ice creams lol
This looks AMAZING! So perfect for summer and hot weather. Already love banana ice cream, but the caramel sauce sounds like an excellent addition!
Thank you Christine. lol once you get use to the caramel it’s kinda hard to look beyond.
I keep saying I’m going to make homemade ice cream and never do. Great tip on saving the store bought ice cream container!
Thank you Vanessa.. They really do work well for me.
I don’t have an ice cream maker, and with great recipes like this, who needs one. Sounds delicious and perfect on a hot summer day.
Thank you Gloria. You said it lol. I think I’m going to take it off my list as well.
I’m an ice cream addict and, since l don’t own an ice cream maker, l find it difficult to find a good recipe that doesn’t call for one. And most of them use condensed milk, which makes the ice cream a bit too sweet for my taste. Perfect combination of caramel and cream.
Thank you Daniela. I know what you mean. In some the condensed milk works ok but often it tends to make it sweet.
You never go wrong with caramel and ice cream. Just delightful and scrumptious. I wish I has a spoon of this now yummy!
Absolutely Adriana… caramel over ice cream….!
That caramel looks amazing, and I bet it’s delicious with the banana flavor! I love using my ice cream maker but it’s so nice to be able to make ice cream without it too. This looks great!
Absolutely Marlynn.. I’m so addicted to the combination of banana and caramel. I cant’ think beyond it lol
Oh, you had me at caramel 🙂 and banana and vanilla and cream all in one great delicious glass… looks great! Thank you for the idea!
Thanks Mari. I know what you mean – my favorite as well.